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An ongoing list of my favorite prog tracks for the year so far, plus new Forever in Transit songs released this year! Message or comment with suggestions! I'...
- Top 15 Progressive Metal Albums of 2020
- Progressive Metal Ep of The Year
- Progressive Metal Live Albums of The Year
- Progressive Metal Instrumental Album of The Year
- Progressive Metal Surprise Albums of The Year
15. Pyramid Theorem – Beyond the Exosphere
The third album from the Pyramid Theorem camp packs just as much confidence and fearlessness as their debut, masterfully combining more traditional influences from progressive rock with metal’s intensity, polished further by the magic of modern production. “Beyond the Exosphere” has an immediately attractive sheen at first glance, which then opens up to a deeper appreciation of the complexity and craft that went into its indulgent melodies. Remarkably accessible as well as intricate in the sa...
14. Scardust – Strangers
One of Israel’s new breakout bands and highly virtuosic progressive metal powerhouse reprises their pursuit of sonic excellence with a high grade conceptual effort that combines the technical extravagance of Dream Theater with the melodic charm of Ayreon. Though “Strangers” is billed as an elaborate conceptual work that works best when heard from start to finish, each individual song is a force unto itself that can stand alone for any whom like their noodling progressive anthems in smaller do...
13. Protest the Hero – Palimpsest
Chaos and narrative grace coalesce in the gripping and enthralling romps of Protest the Hero‘s latest opus “Palimpsest.” Charged with even more vigor and aggression than 2016’s “Pacific Myth,” and rivaling that of “Fortress” and all of its jagged teeth, there is no question “Palimpsest” is Protest the Heroat the top of their game. The tender instrumental lulls punctuate a rapid series of punches directly to the heart of heaviness, swinging like a pendulum between fleeting tenderness and the f...
Though shorter than a full-length release, the following EPs still pack a punch with an impressive show of musicianship and songwriting, all in a bite-sized collection of talent and splendor.
Voivod – Lost Machine – Live
Voivod brings their sonic chaos into a much anticipated live release, with a no-holds-barred performance in front of fans and family in Quebec. “Lost Machine – Live” is a perfect display of what their set is like, with zero overdubs, the unexpectedly amusing blend of sci-fi, vampires and war, and an abundance of dissonant chords. Overall, “Lost Machine – Live” is a vibrant and vivid snapshot of a band at the height of their powers. Through its 74 minutes, this register deftly captures the kal...
Devin Townsend – Order of Magnitude: Empath Live, Volume 1
Made possible by a full cast of musicians which swell the roster to more than twice the size of the Devin Townsend Project, “Order of Magnitude” is the bombastic performance “Empath” always deserved. A band unparalleled in skill even by Devy’s standards finds itself unshackled only to converge with furor that’s somehow matched by his lovably grotesque sense of humor. Spirits indeed collide, and in so doing they somehow deliver on the bold promise of this album’s title. Delivered without the a...
Dream Theater – Distant Memories – Live in London
“Distant Memories – Live in London” serves as the pixel-perfect photograph of what Dream Theater has to offer nowadays. Driven by the band’s ambitious and mostly flawless performance, this expertly filmed event captures the best moments of the band latest outing, “Distance Over Time”, plus a very powerful rendition of the historic “Scenes From A Memory”. Fueled by an enthusiastic audience and charisma which spills over every inch of the stage, the passion and love for the art propel each elec...
John Petrucci – Terminal Velocity
“Terminal Velocity” is an uplifting release, with a diverse musical approach. Through an abundance of riffs, the listener is led on an epic and grandiose journey that matches the status of acclaim Petrucci has climbed to. Funky and pop in places, aggressive and heavy in others, it is an impressive showcase of fretboard wizardry, as it is of feel and penchant for melody. Overall, this is both a cohesive and diverse effort that exhibits Petrucci’s boundless musical evolution throughout the year...
Etherius – Chaos. Order. Renewal.
The first full-length offering from instrumental progressive metal band Etherius, this album brings both speed and technicality into play without sacrificing the depth of progressive textures. Building out a unique identity behind their stylistic balance of contrast is still in its early steps, but the album strides forward without hesitation, and this boldness is what makes it stand out from the pack. Each of the musicians seem perfectly attuned to one another’s needs, growing and shifting a...
Cryptex – Once Upon A Time
Defining originality and inventiveness in the diverse field of progressive music may just begin with the latest Cryptex release, “Once Upon A Time.” The German trio delivers yet another showstopper that proves to be watertight in its songwriting and delivery, held together by the bright sheen of spectacular production. Folding a heavy dose of progressive rock into the mix elevates the album’s distinctiveness even further, tied together by infectious melodies that serve as irresistible hooks....
Jan 8, 2021 · 26. Inner Odyssey – “The Void”. This is probably the most playful prog metal album of 2020. Inner Odyssey has wit, banter, and color, and that is injected into their music. “The Void” can be dark at times, transitioning through rock, metal, pop, and electronica without missing a beat.
- Wilderun - Epigone. January 7, 2022. Progressive Metal. 87 5 reviews. Amazon. iTunes. Music. Spotify.
- Haken - Virus. July 24, 2020. Progressive Metal, Djent. 87 6 reviews. Amazon. iTunes. Music. Spotify.
- Dødheimsgard - Black Medium Current. April 14, 2023. Avant-Garde Metal, Progressive Metal. 87 7 reviews. Amazon. iTunes. Music. Spotify.
- Horrendous - Ontological Mysterium. August 18, 2023. Progressive Metal, Death Metal. 86 9 reviews. Amazon. iTunes. Music. Spotify.
- Darren Korb - Hades: Original Soundtrack. September 18th, 2020. Progressive Metal, Cinematic Classical. 86 84 ratings.
- Mick Gordon - Doom Eternal: Original Game Soundtrack. April 19th, 2020. Industrial Metal, Electro-Industrial, Djent. 84 153 ratings.
- Vildhjarta - Måsstaden Under Vatten. October 15th, 2021. Djent, Progressive Metal. 83 127 ratings. Music.
- Ashenspire - Hostile Architecture. July 15th, 2022. Avant-Garde Metal, Progressive Metal. 81 732 ratings. Music. Spotify.
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